Cherries sign Argentina youth defender Soler.

Bournemouth have signed defender Julio Soler from Argentine club Lanus on a four-year contract.

Bournemouth said the defender. Who turns 20 next month, signed “a long-term contract.” The club did not disclose the transfer fee paid to Argentine top-tier club Lanus

Soler played in all four of Argentina’s games at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He come on as a second-half substitute in the 1-0 loss to France in the quarterfinals after starting all three group-stage games.

The initial fee for the 19-year-old is about £6.6m. But could rise to £11.5m if all add-on clauses are met.

The teenager featured 58 times for Lanus, making his debut in 2022.

Bournemouth technical director โปรโมชั่น ufabet Simon Francis add: “Julio is another talented young player. Who arrives highly sought after and we are pleased to have added him to our squad.

“With the way Andoni and his staff improve exciting prospects. We look forward to seeing Julio’s progress with us.”

Soler was born in Paraguay. But has represented Argentina at youth level. Starte every game at last summer’s Paris Olympics.

He is Bournemouth’s second signing of the January window. After United States youth international centre-back Matai Akinmboni joined from DC United.